Senior Purchaser/Buyer

A family-owned global group of companies, is looking for a senior Purchaser for the expansion of the production site for automotive glass (roofs, windshields and rear windows) in Luxembourg.

The company is a world market leader in roof/convertible systems, parking heaters and charging solutions/battery systems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a portfolio of components
• Manage RFQ, negotiate best conditions and nominate the appropriate suppliers
• Manage and challenge the subcontracting services (Adh’ons Application/ Logistics…) needs
• Analyze the cost break down components & services and act accordingly
• Provide Suppliers/ Subcontracting Service cost justification
• Improve the Cost of the Supply Chain components from sub-suppliers to End Supplier

• Master’s degree in business management, Business Administration or purchasing focus required
• Have technical background or technical understanding
• 5+ years of experience in a progressive purchasing career
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing and global market
• Experience in automotive environment, tier 1 and category management
• Glass knowledge is a great asset
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint